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California inmates divert

https://www.cdcr.ca.gov/bph/wp-content/uploads/sites/161/2023/12/ISUDT-BPH-Open-Session-December-18-2023-PowerPoint-Slides-1.pdf
Vermont inmates divert
Colorado inmates divert

https://youtu.be/xSR5Y8qGZ8k?si=pSL18C12a0ZPnxAt

Massachusetts inmates divert



Massachusetts inmates inject
In general, inmates divert when given the opportunity

Why divert?

New Hampshire DOC says MAT diversion is dangerous and unsafe
New York DCCS says MAT diversion is risky, has consequences, and can affect the health and safety of others

https://youtu.be/6ulr7GN1b_8?si=9vI5GTcI0fOWDTKp&t=386

Limited Access to Care
Sub-Therapeutic Dosing
Assisting Others
Encourage Treatment Entry
Address Opioid-Related Challenges
California Model

Normalization
Dynamic Security
Peer Support
Trauma-Informed Care

How to divert?

Inmates waiting for MAT medication to dissolve are typically in solidarity to enable illicit medication diversion if it occurs. If a single inmate within a group of inmates takes action to divert MAT medication, inmate-bystanders typically refrain from snitching

normalization eliminated diversion controls & increased diversion